Contents Page SIVACON for all Applications in Low-Voltage Network 1/2 Type-tested main distribution board SIVACON 8PT 1/3 with busbars rear Definitions 1/4 Standards/Specifications 1/6 Technical Data 1/6 Ambient conditions/degrees of Protection 1/7 Installation, Operating and Maintenance Aisles, Transport 1/8 Floor Cutouts/Baseframe 1/9 Rated Currents and Initial Short-Circuit AC Currents of Three-Phase Distribution Transformers 1/10 Short-Circuit Current Carrying Capacity of the Distribution Bars and Functional Units 1/10 Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity of the Circuit-Breaker ACB, MCCB 1/10 Power Dissipation Values 1/11 Cubicle Designations and Abbreviations 1/11 Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003 1/1
8PT19858 SIVACON for all Applications in Low-Voltage Network Main Distribution Board I n up to 3200 A I cw up to 85 ka I pk up to 187 ka Subdistribution Board I n up to 1250 A I cw up to 50 ka I pk up to 110 ka Loads Values refer to main busbar system 1/2 Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003
Type-tested Main Distribution Board SIVACON 8PT with Busbars rear The SIVACON low-voltage switchboard is the standard solution for building and industrial technology. SIVACON is tailored to the needs of the world market, i.e. it takes into account the call for standard solutions from a single source on the one hand and on the other for local production and the resulting advantages in terms of financing and procurement close to the plant. As a power distribution board, SIVACON is available throughout the world and can be used for all applications up to 3200 A. Modular Technology Every SIVACON is made exclusively from standardized and type-coded modules. All modules embrace a high quality conforming to Siemens design specifications. The multiple possibilities to combine the components fulfill every requirement. The exclusive use of high-quality Siemens switchgear ensures a long service endurance and reliable operation. Safety and proven quality for every system by type-testing Siemens switchgear for reliable operation Worldwide presence with local production SIVACON offers advantages that set new standards: Type-tested standard modules (TTA) Variable busbar position at rear of the cubicle Busbar system 3 and 4 pole up to 3200 A Short-circuit strength I pk up to 187 ka Multifarious combination possibilities Single front and back-to back installation Cable entry from above or below Typical applications Chemicals and mineral oil industry: Main distribution boards Power industry: power station and auxiliaries systems Public/private contractors: building systems Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003 1/3
8PT19858 Definitions The definitions explained below are used in this catalog in conformity with VDE 0660, Part 500 and IEC 60439-1. Low-voltage switchgear assembly A combination of one or several low-voltage switching devices with affiliated equipment for controlling, measuring, signaling and the protective and control facilities etc., assembled completely under the manufacturer's responsibility, with all internal electrical and mechanical connections and construction components. Type-tested low-voltage switchgear assembly (TTA) Low-voltage switchgear assembly that conforms, without any substantial deviations, with the original type or system of the switchgear assembly that has been type-tested in accordance with the standard. Function unit Part of a low-voltage switchgear assembly with all electrical and mechanical components that contribute towards fulfillment of the same function. Removable part Part which, as a whole, may be removed from the switchgear assembly and replaced, even if the circuit to which it is connected is live. Withdrawable unit A withdrawable part which can be placed in a position in which an isolating gap is open, while it remains mechanically connected to the switchgear assembly. Note: this isolating gap may be located on its own in the main circuits or in the main and auxiliary circuits. Fixed part Module consisting of equipment that is assembled and wired on one common loadbearing construction for fixed mounting. Connected position Position of a removable part or withdrawable unit in which it is fully connected for the intended function. Test position Position of a withdrawable unit in which the relevant main circuits on the incoming feeder end are open, but the requirements for an isolating gap do not need to be met, and in which the auxiliary circuits are connected in such a way that the functions of the withdrawable unit can be checked, but it remains mechanically connected to the switchgear assembly. Note: Opening may also be established by actuation of a suitable facility without any mechanical movement of the withdrawable unit. Disconnected position Position of the withdrawable unit in which isolating gaps in the main and auxiliary circuits are open while it remains mechanically connected to the switchgear as sembly. Remark: The isolating gap may also be established by actuation of a suitable facility without mechanical movement of the withdrawable unit. Removed position Position of a withdrawable part or unit when it is located outside of the switchgear assembly and is separated from it mechanically and electrically. Frame A part of a switchgear assembly intended to support various components of a switchgear assembly or of a housing. Housing Part which protects the equipment against specific external influences and which provides protection from any direction against direct contact with a degree of protection of at least IP 2X. Cubicle Unit of a switchgear assembly between two successive vertical limiting levels. Sub-section Unit of a switchgear assembly between two successive horizontal limiting levels within one cubicle. Compartment Cubicle or sub-section which is enclosed except for the openings that are necessary for connection, control or ventilation. Transport unit Part of a switchgear assembly or a complete switchgear assembly suitable for shipping without being dismantled. Rated diversity factor The rated diversity factor of a switchgear assembly or of a part thereof (e.g. a cubicle or a sub-section) embracing several main circuits is the ratio of the largest sum of all currents to be expected at any given time in the relevant main circuits to the sum of the rated currents of all main circuits of the switchgear assembly or of the considered portion of the switchgear assembly. If the manufacturer specifies a rated diversity factor, this value must be applied during the course of heat development testing. Number of main circuits Rated diversity factor 2 and 3 0.9 4 and 5 0.8 6 up to and including 9 0.7 10 and more 0.6 1/4 Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003
Definitions The most common definitions and abbreviations used for low-voltage switchgear assemblies, and their explanations, are listed below: Definition Explanation Terms previously used Rated short-time withstand current (I cw ) Rated peak withstand current (I pk ) Rated current (I n ) Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (I cu ) (for circuit-breakers) Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity (I cs ) (for circuit-breakers) Coordination type 1 (performance under short circuit conditions for motor starters) Coordination type 2 (performance under short circuit conditions for motor starters) Rated operational voltage (U e ) Rated insulation voltage (U i ) Rated impulse withstand voltage (U imp ) Rated impulse withstand voltage (U imp ) Clearance Isolation distance Rated diversity factor Number of Diversity factormain circuits 2 and 3 0.9 4 and 5 0.8 6 up to and including 9 0.7 10 and more 0.6 RMS value of the AC component of the short-time current that can be conducted for 1 second without damage. If time values are less than 1 second, the current and time period must be specified; e.g. 50 ka, 0.3 s Note: For time values up to 3 s I² x t = constant Calculation example for 3 s value (I cw 50 ka): 3s value = I ² xt(1s) = ( 50kA)² x1s 28.9 KA t(3s) 3s Value of peak current under short circuit conditions (I pk = I cw n) The rated current of a circuit on an assembly, stated by the manufacturer, taking into consideration the ratings of the components within the assembly, their position and application. This current must be carried without the temperature rise of its several parts exceeding the limits of IEC 60439-1 clause 7.3 when verified according clause 8.2.1 Test sequence III O t CO (Breaking-Pause-On/Breaking) No temperature rise test required after test sequence Test sequence II O t CO t - CO After the test sequence the specimen must undergo a temperature rise test without exceeding the temperature rise limits specified in IEC 60947-2 Under short circuit conditions the starter shall cause no danger to persons or installation and may not be suitable for further service without repair and replacement of parts Under short circuit conditions the contactor or starter shall cause no danger to persons or installation and shall be suitable for further use. The risk of contact welding is recognized, in which case the manufacturer shall indicate the measures to be taken as regards the maintenance of the equipment (easy separation of contactor contact pieces without damaging the contact base) This is the voltage value, which, together with the rated current, determines the application of a circuit This is the voltage value to which dielectric test voltages and creepage distances are referred. This is the peak value of an impulse voltage which a circuit can withstand without failure and to which the values of clearances refer. This is the peak value of an impulse voltage which a circuit can withstand without failure and to which the values of clearances refer. Distance between two conductive parts along a thread that is stretched the shortest way between these parts Contact parting travel of a switching device which meets the values of clearance given for disconnectors Is the ratio of the maximum sum, at any one time, of the assumed currents of all the main circuits involved (of an assembly or part thereof), to the sum of the rated currents of all the main circuits. Initial short-circuit AC current (I k ) or rated short-time current (I thr ) Rated impulse current (I s ) or short-circuit impulse current (i p ) Nominal current (I th, I N ) or nominal operating current (I the ) Nominal short-circuit breaking capacity (I cn ) Test sequence P1 Nominal short-circuit breaking capacity (I cn ) Test sequence P2 "Class a" type of protection (IEC 292-1 superseded by IEC 947-4) "Class c" type of protection (IEC 292-1 superseded by IEC 947-4) Nominal operational voltage (U e ) Nominal insulation voltage (U i ) - - Clearance in air Isolation gap Nominal load factor or simultaneity factor Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003 1/5
8PT19858 Preferred values of the factor n RMS value of short-circuit cos j n current (ka) I 5 0.7 1.5 5 < I 10 0.7 1.7 10 < I 20 0.3 2 20 < I 50 0.25 2.1 50 < I 0.2 2.2 The value of peak short circuit current (peak value of the first loop of the short circuit current including D.C. component) for determining the electrodynamic stresses shall be obtained by multiplying the r.m.s. value of the short circuit current by the factor n Allocation of the peak value and rms value of the short-circuit current: e.g.: I cw = 100 ka, factor n = 2.2 I pk = 100 ka x 2.2 = 220 ka Preferred values of the factor n The IEC standard values represent the majority of applications. Technical Data Standards and specifications Type-tested switchgear and control IEC 60439-1(1999), DIN EN 60439-1 gear assembly (TTA) (VDE 0660 Part 500) Testing of response to internal faults IEC 61641, VDE 0660 Part 500, Supplement 2 (arcing faults) (440 V, 50 ka, 300 ms) Creepag distances and Rated impulse withstand voltage (U imp ) 8 kv clearance Overvoltage category III Pollution degree 3 Rated insulation voltage (U i ) 1000 V Rated operational up to 690 V voltage (U e ) Rated currents (I n ) Main horizontal busbars Rated current up to 3200 A busbars Rated peak withstand (3 pole and 4 pole) current (I pk ) up to 187 ka Rated short-time withstand current (I cw ) up to 85 ka, 1 s Vertical busbars for Rated current up to 3200 A circuit-breaker design Rated peak withstand current (I pk ) up to 187 ka Rated short-time withstand current (I cw ) up to 85 ka, 1 s Vertical busbars for Rated current up to 1150 A fixed-mounted design Rated peak withstand current (I pk ) up to 110 ka Rated short-time withstand current (I cw ) up to 50 ka *, 1 s Vertical busbars for In-line Rated current up to 2100 A plug-in design 3NJ6 Rated peak withstand current (I pk ) up to 110 ka Rated short-time withstand current (I cw ) up to 50 ka*, 1 s Switchgear rated currents Circuit-breakers up to 3200 A Outgoing feeders up to 630 A Surface treatment Frame parts, base galvanised Enclosure galvanised Doors, side panels, base covers powder-coated Degree of protection acc. to IEC 60529, EN 60529 IP 30 to IP 54 Dimensions Height: 2000, 2200 mm (with base) Width: 400, 600, 800, 850, 1000, 1200 mm Depth: 600 mm * Rated conditional short-circuit current I CC up to 100 ka 1/6 Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003
Ambient Conditions/Degree of Protection Environmental conditions for switchboards The external climate and the external ambient conditions (natural foreign bodies, chemically active pollutants, small animals) may exert differing degrees of influence on the switchgear. Influences depend on what kind of air-conditioning system is installed in the switchgear room. The need for additional measures implemented on the switchgear therefore depends on the resulting interior climates, which are subdivided into three environmental classes: Environmental class IR 1 (interior 1): Interior of buildings with good thermal insulation or a high thermal capacity, heated or cooled; normally only the temperature is monitored, e.g. normal living rooms, offices, shops, transmission and switching exchanges, storage rooms for sensitive products. Environmental class IR 2 (interior 2): Interior of buildings with low thermal insulation or low thermal capacity, heated or cooled, without temperature monitoring. Heating or cooling may fail for several days on end, e.g. unmanned relay, amplifier and transformer stations, stables, automotive workshops, large manufacturing rooms, hangars. Environmental class IR 3 (interior 3): Interior of buildings without special thermal insulation and low thermal capacity, neither heated nor cooled, in humid heat regions too, e.g. work rooms, telephony rows, building entrances, barns, storerooms, unheated storerooms, sheds, garages and network stations. Environmental conditions in the switchgear room Measures on the switchgear Room climate in accordance with IEC 60721-3-3 acting directly on the switchgear Ambient temperature Relative humidity Natural foreign matter, chemical pollutants, small animals Condensation Heating Degree of protection to operation area Degree of protection to cable basement Contact Treatment Screwed Points Moving contacts Environmental class IR1 Environmental class IR2 Environmental class IR3 +5 to +40 C 5 % to 85 % 24 h average max. 35 C -25 to +55 C 10 % to 98 % 24 h average max. 50 C -25 to +55 C 10 % to 98 % 24 h average max. 50 C None None IP30/40 Occasionally, approx. 1 x per month for 2 hours Frequently, approx. 1 x per day for 2 hours None Flying sand, dust Small animals none Blown sand, dust Dripping water to IEC 60529 Blown sand, dust and dripping or splashing water to IEC 60529 Small animals IP30/40 IP54 IP40 IP30/40 IP54 IP31/IP41 IP54 IP40 IP40 IP40 Regions with chemical emission Continuously permissible concentration Sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ) Measures for higher concentrations = 2 ppm Pollutant-reducing measures are necessary in the event of higher concentrations, e.g. Hydrogen sulphide (H 2 S) Hydrogen chloride (HCl) Ammonia (NH 3 ) = 1 ppm = 3 ppm = 15 Air intake for the operating room from a location with a low burden Put the operating room under a slight excess pressure to atmospheric pressure to prevent inward diffusion of pollutants Oversize switchgear or components such as busbars and distribution bars (Reduction of temperature rise) Nitrogen oxides (NO 2 ) = 2 Chloride covering C1 (salt mist) = 2 mg/dm² Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003 1/7
Installation Cubicle depth 600 mm: placed against wall or free standing The following minimum clearances between the switchgear and obstacles must be observed: Lift truck dimensions: Height 2000 mm Width 680 mm Depth 920 mm Minimum aisle width: approx. 1500 mm Reduced aisle widths in the area of open doors 8PT19858 100 mm 100 mm 75 mm minimum aisle width 700 or 600 mm escape direction free minimum aisle 500 mm 1) Switchboard 2) Dimensions refer to the frame dimensions. A clearance of at least 300 mm from obstacles must be observed above the cubicles. Installation altitudes in excess of 2000 m above MSL (mean sea level). Reduction factors for cubicle installation altitudes in excess of 2000 m above MSL Altitude of installation site Load reduction factor up to 2200 m 0,88 2400 m 0,87 2500 m 0,86 2700 m 0,85 2900 m 0,84 up to up to up to 3000 m 3300 m 3500 m 4000 m 4500 m 5000 m 0,83 0,82 0,81 0,78 0,76 0,74 1) In the case of switchgear fronts opposite one another, restriction by open doors (i.e. by doors that do not close in the escape direction) is reckoned with on only one side 2) Pay attention to door widths, i.e. a door must open by at least 90 Door opening angle: with single-cubicle arrangement = 180 with multi-cubicle arrangement = 140 Door width 400 mm 600 mm 800 mm 850 mm Aisle width reduction with multicubicle arrangement 260 mm 390 mm 520 mm 550 mm In the case of SIVACON, reduction in aisle width is not necessary if the doors can always be fitted so as to ensure that they close in the escape direction. Operating and Maintenance Aisles (acc. to DIN VDE 0100 part 729) Maximum door width for each design Circuit-breaker design Fixed mounted design Reactive power compensation In-line plug-in design 3NJ6 800 mm 850 mm 800 mm 600 mm Transport 2000 1) 600 700 700 600 700 700 A transport unit can consist optionally of one ore more cubicles. The single or joint cubicles are bolted on transportation supports. Sufficient stability has to be ensured while transporting the switchboard. The stability can be ensured e.g. by transportation supports with following dimensions: Recommendation: 1) Minimum passage height under coverings or envelopments Important: When a lift truck is used to insert circuit-breakers, the minimum aisle widths must be coordinated to the lift truck. Manufacturer: e.g. Kaiser + Kraft Transport floor length: Transport floor height: Transport floor depth: transport unit length + 200 mm (min. 1400 mm) 190 mm 1050 mm 1/8 Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003
Floor cutouts Installation on intermediate floor: Cubicle depth 600 mm 1 50 75 + Ø 14,5 + 75 50 M12 M 10 2 3 4 510 520 450 600 5 45 40 + + 75 B - 100 Space for cables and busbar bushings In the fixing plane B 1 switchboard 2 box girder 3 fitted floor plate 4 support, adjustable 5 concrete floor Foundation frame fixed on concrete: Foundation frame 4 38 mm 5 2 Tolerances for fixing plane: 3 2 6 7 1 1 mm / m 1 mm / m Attention: when using partitions for the cubicle-to-cubicle separation, the sheet thickness of the partitions of each 1mm have to be considered. 1 concrete floor 2 washer DIN 434 3 bold 4 screed 5 foundation frame, e. g. U-profile DIN 1026 6 shims for levelling 7 heavy duty dowel Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003 1/9
8PT19858 Rated Currents and Initial Short-Circuit AC Currents of Three-Phase Distribution Transformers with 50 to 3150 kva Rated voltage U rt 400/230V, 50 Hz 525 V, 50 Hz 690/400 V, 50 Hz Rated value of the short-circuit voltage u kr 4 % 1) 6 % 2) 4 % 1) 6 % 2) 4 % 1) 6 % 2) Rated power Rated current I r Initial short-circuit AC 3) current I k Rated current I r Initial short-circuit AC 3) current I k Rated current I r Initial short-circuit AC 3) current I k kva A A A A A A A A A 50 72 1933 1306 55 1473 995 42 1116 754 100 144 3871 2612 110 2950 1990 84 2235 1508 160 230 6209 4192 176 4731 3194 133 3585 2420 200 288 7749 5239 220 5904 3992 167 4474 3025 250 360 9716 6552 275 7402 4992 209 5609 3783 315 455 12247 8259 346 9331 6292 262 7071 4768 400 578 15506 10492 440 11814 7994 335 8953 6058 500 722 19438 12020 550 14810 9158 418 11223 6939 630 910 24503 16193 693 18669 12338 525 14147 9349 800 1154-20992 880-15994 670-12120 1000 1444-26224 1100-19980 836-15140 1250 1805-32791 1375-24984 1046-18932 1600 2310-39818 1760-30338 1330-22989 2000 2887-52511 2200-40008 1674-30317 2500 3608-65547 2749-49941 2090-37844 3150 4550-82656 3470-62976 2640-47722 1) 2) 3) u kr = 4 %, standardized to DIN 42503 for S rt = 50... 630 kva u kr = 6 %, standardized to DIN 42511 for S rt = 100... 1600 kva I k Uninfluenced initial transformer short-circuit AC current when connecting to a network with an unlimited short-circuit power considering the voltage and rating factor of the transformer impedance according to DIN EN 60909 / DIN VDE 0102 (July 2002) Short-Circuit Current Carrying Capacity of the Distribution Bars and Functional Units The following statements apply to the short-circuit current carrying capacity of the distribution bars and functional units: A reduction in the short-circuit strength of the feeders in comparison with the main busbars is permissible in conformity with VDE 0660 T500/4.94 (IEC 60439-1: 1992 + corrigendum 1993), section 7.5.5.1.2: 7.5.5 Circuits within switchgear assemblies 7.5.5.1 Main circuits 7.5.5.1.2 Within one cubicle, the conductors (including the distribution bars) between the main busbars and the incoming feeder end of functional units including the components of these units may be designed for the reduced short-circuit load that occurs on the output end of the short -circuit protection facility of this unit, provided these connections are arranged in such a way that no short-circuit between phase conductors and/or between phase conductors and the PE conductor is to be expected under usual operating conditions. Such connections should preferably be established by means of solid conductors. Flexible conductors may be used if they are insulated and if they are adequately reliably secured. Note: The definition above results from the fact that, in most cases, the distribution bars, contact systems from withdrawable units and the other supply lines to function units that branch off the main busbar are designed for considerably lower currents than the main busbar. With the small cross-sections that are adequate for the low feeder currents from the point of view of heat development, there is no point in aiming for the same dynamic and thermal short-circuit strength as for the main busbar. Example: If a prospective short-circuit current of 100 ka is to be expected and it is intended to use a 3VF5 circuit-breaker, it must naturally possess a switching capacity of 100 ka, but only allows a current with a peak value of approximately 50 ka to pass through, which corresponds to an rms value of only around 35 ka. Then, only this reduced current puts a load on all conductors of the circuit for the very short breaking time of the circuit-breaker. Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity of the Circuit Breakers ACB, MCCB Important note for the projecting! The projecting tool SIMARIS SIVACON provides access to Air Circuit-Breakers and Molded Case Circuit-Breakers with standard making and breaking capacity. The Order-No. has to be changed if there are higher requirements for the breaking capacity. 1/10 Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003
Power Dissipation Values The power dissipation values stated below consist of approximate data for one cubicle with the main circuit of functional units to determine the dissipated power to be extracted from the switchroom. If applicable, power dissipation values of additional auxiliary devices must be taken into account. Circuit-breaker design with 3WL (withdrawable unit) 1 circuit-breaker/cubicle approx. P v [W] at % of rated current 100 80 3WL1106 630 A BG. I 270 180 3WL1108 800 A BG. I 440 280 3WL1110 1000 A BG. I 690 440 3WL1112 1250 A BG. I 740 470 3WL1116 1600 A BG. I 830 530 3WL1220 2000 A BG. II 1080 690 3WL1225 2500 A BG. II 1700 1090 3WL1232 3200 A BG. II 2650 1690 Circuit-breaker design with 3VL approx. P v [W] at % of rated current (fixed-mounted) 100 80 1 circuit-breaker/cubicle 3VL5763 630 A 360 230 3VL6780 800 A 570 360 3VL7712 1250 A 510 320 3VL8716 1600 A 740 480 Fixed-mounted design: In-line plug-in design 3NJ6: approx. P v = 600 W approx. P v = 1500 W Cubicle Designations and Abbreviations Cubicle type (German) Cubicle type (English) Abbreviation Einspeise- und Abgangsfeld Feeder Circuit-Breaker für 1 Leistungsschalter (Festeinbau oder Einschubtechnik) for 1 circuit-breaker (fixed-mounted or withdrawable) FCB1 Längskupplung Bus Coupling Longitudinal Für Leistungsschalter (Festeinbau oder Einschubtechnik) for circuit-breakers (fixed-mounted or withdrawable) BC L Querkupplung Bus Couplers, Transverse für Leistungsschalter (Festeinbau oder Einschubtechnik) for circuit-breakers (fixed-mounted or withdrawable) BC T Kabelabgangsfeld Outgoing Feeder Festeinbau Fixed-Mounted - Lasttrennleisten 3NJ4 bis 630 A - in-line disconnectors 3NJ4 up to 630 A OFFD Stecktechnik Plug-In - Lasttrennleisten 3NJ6 - in-line disconnectors 3NJ6 OFPD Kompensationsfeld Power Factor Correction Cubicles PFC Festeinbau Fixed-Mounted Kabelabgangsfeld Outgoing Feeder OFF Festeinbau Fixed-Mounted Felder für freie Projektierung Cubicles for Customised Solutions CCS Siemens SIVACON 8PT 12/2003 1/11